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challenge

[chal-inj] / ˈtʃæl ɪndʒ /
NOUN
dispute, question
Synonyms
STRONGEST
objection protest test threat
STRONG
claiming confrontation dare defiance demanding demur interrogation provocation remonstrance trial ultimatum
WEAK
summons to contest
Antonyms
STRONGEST
acceptance
STRONG
peace
WEAK
agree answer decide win
VERB
dispute, question
Synonyms
STRONGEST
ask for assert call for claim confront defy demand denounce impose require test try
STRONG
accost arouse beard brave cross dare exact impeach impugn inquire investigate provoke query reclaim stimulate summon tax vindicate
WEAK
call out face down face off face the music fly in the face of hang in insist upon invite competition make a point of make a stand object to search out stand up to stick it out throw down the gauntlet
Antonyms
STRONGEST
deny
STRONG
answer calm dodge ignore
WEAK
agreement decision victory

Example Sentences

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"As soon as you introduce menstrual bleeding, it's like, 'Oh, it's all right, then get on with it,' and I think that is something we need to challenge."

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

The course—Omni PGA Frisco’s Fields Ranch East—was designed to challenge the sport’s most skilled competitors; it would surely overmatch my ever-dwindling ability.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

A key challenge has been figuring out exactly how fast this information disappears.

From Science Daily • Apr. 8, 2026

Mira Costa is ranked No. 1 in Southern California, and stopping Fuerbringer from rising up and coming through with a kill is always the challenge for opponents.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

Luckily, Penelope had always been good at charades, and she found she rather enjoyed the challenge.

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood